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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.90, 912.36 and 464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.90, 912.36 and 464.98 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.90 : 912.36 = 464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.90/912.36 = 464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.90x = 912.36 × 464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.90x = 424,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,229.15/661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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